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Middle East
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
🗺️ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Capital city
📍 24.7136°, 46.6753°View larger map →
📍 Essential Info
CapitalRiyadh
TimezoneUTC+3 (8 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
Population36.5M
Governmentabsolute monarchy
🔌 Practical Info
Driving SideRight
Electrical PlugsType G (220V)
Internet Code.sa
Internet Users100%
GDP per Capita$62,700
🌍 Geography
LocationMiddle East, bordering the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea, north of Yemen
Size Comparisonslightly more than one-fifth the size of the US
Climateharsh, dry desert with great temperature extremes
Terrainmostly sandy desert
👥 People & Culture
Ethnic GroupsArab 90%, Afro-Asian 10%
ReligionsMuslim (official; citizens are 85-90% Sunni and 10-12% Shia), other (includes Eastern Orthodox, Protestant, Roman Catholic, Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist, a...
Median Age32.8 years
Life Expectancy77.2 years
National HolidaySaudi National Day (Unification of the Kingdom), 23 September (1932)
🎎 Cultural Tips
Greetings
Same-gender handshakes are common. Men should not initiate handshakes with women. Greetings are elaborate - ask about health and family. "Assalamu alaikum" is standard.
Dining
Eat with your right hand. Accept offered coffee and dates. Meals are generous and communal. Alcohol is prohibited. Friday is the holy day.
Key Phrases
Hello: السلام عليكمResponse to hello: وعليكم السلامThank you: شكراًPlease: من فضلكYes / No: نعم / لا
Destinations in Saudi Arabia
Data sourced from the CIA World Factbook